The Magic Toyshop
The Magic Toyshop
1987, English. Directed by David Wheatley.
After her parents are killed, a young girl is sent to London to live with her uncle and his family. Her uncle, who is a toymaker, secretly has the power to make his toys come to life, but he also maintains dictatorial control over his family and intends to exercise the same control over the new arrival.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- David WheatleyDirector
- Tom BellUncle Philip
- Caroline MilmoeMelanie
- Kilian McKennaFinn
- Patricia KerriganAunt Margaret
- Lorcan CranitchFrancie
- Gareth BushillJonathan
- Marlene SidawayMrs. Rundle
- Georgina HulmeVictoria
- Marguerite PorterCoppelia / Nymph
- Lloyd NewsonArtist
- Jeremy KerridgeChinaman (dancer)
- Marina StevensonCleopatra
Details
- Released
- 19 November 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
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What The Magic Toyshop is based on
The Magic Toyshop is based on The Magic Toyshop (1967) by Angela Carter, published by Heinemann.
1967
The Magic Toyshop
By Angela Carter
Published by Heinemann
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The Magic Toyshop runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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Which OTT platform is The Magic Toyshop on?
The Magic Toyshop isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 19 November 1987. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Magic Toyshop?
If you liked The Magic Toyshop, try Celia, The Picture of Dorian Gray, Before I Wake.
Who directed The Magic Toyshop?
The Magic Toyshop (1987) was directed by David Wheatley and stars Tom Bell, Caroline Milmoe, Kilian McKenna.
What is The Magic Toyshop based on?
The Magic Toyshop is based on The Magic Toyshop (1967) by Angela Carter, published by Heinemann.